Configure a header block

Configure a header block

A header block is a visual element placed at the top of pages. It provides a place
for branding and other important site-wide functionality.

Before you begin

Role required: content_admin or admin

About this task

Some of the options that are available in headers include, global search, text size
toggle, menus for navigational purposes, and the user name with logout link.

Procedure

Navigate to Content Management > Blocks > Headers.

Click New.

Complete the form.

Table 1. Header form

Field

Description

Name

Type a unique name for the header block.

Background

Select a background for the header logo and menus.

None - No background is
rendered.

Gradient/Image - Specify
an image or gradient image to serve as the
background.

Colored Bars - Specify
colors for three different sections of the header,
top, middle, and bottom.

Image

If Background is
Gradient/Image, upload an
image for the header block background. For gradients,
upload a gradient image.

Top bar color

If Background is Colored
Bars, enter a CSS color or color name to
use as the background for the top menu.

Middle bar color

If Background is Colored
Bars, enter a CSS color or color name to
use as the background for the logo and text.

Bottom bar color

If Background is Colored
Bars, enter a CSS color or color name to
use as the background for the bottom menu.

Logo

Select a logo image. The image is also a link to the
main page.

Active

Select this check box to make the block available for
use.

Text

Type the text to display beside the logo.

Conditional

Select the check box and type any scripted conditions
to apply in the Condition script
field that appears.

Category

Select a category to provide organization for the
header block. The category also determines the detail
page in which header block links open. Detail pages
often display information in different ways.

Top Menu

Select a navigational menu block to use as a menu
above the logo.

Bottom Menu

Select a navigational menu block to use as a menu
below the logo.

Height

Specify the height for the header.

Search

Select this check box to add a search element in the
header.

Font sizer

Select this check box to include text sizing controls
in the header.

Login

Select this check box to include a login link in the
header. If the user is logged in, this element displays
the user name and a logout link. If you specify a login
page on the site record, it is important to include a
login link so users can enter their username and
password.

Chat Queue

Select the chat queue that users access by clicking
the Help Desk Chat button in the
header. Clear the field to remove the button. This field
appears only if the Chat plugin is active.